Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Trump shields Pete Hegseth from impeachment as his administration prepares for a showdown with Democrats taking control of the House. Republicans have blocked an effort to impeach the defense secretary, while incoming GOP Minority Leader Jim Jordan promises an all-out fight against Democratic investigations. Meanwhile, the White House is warning lawmakers they could face criminal consequences for their oversight efforts.

Plus, new questions emerge about Trump's knowledge of allegations involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese spy. We break down the administration's proposed SNAP cuts affecting millions of Americans, Democrats' push for universal health care, and Palantir's surprising attempt to win over the left.

And: Joe Biden's new memoir reveals the surprisingly gracious farewell letter Trump left him in 2021. Finally, new Spotify data shows winning congressional candidates made nearly three times as many podcast appearances as their losing opponents. Is the podcast circuit now essential to winning elections?

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break it all down before answering your questions.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the growing discord within the Republican party.

Congress is back in session for a lame-duck sprint, with fewer than 25 days to tackle a packed agenda before Democrats take control of the House. But these final weeks could get messy. Outgoing Republican Thomas Massie has initiated the process to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Democrats are floating impeachment for HHS Secretary RFK Jr., and Speaker Mike Johnson is already accusing voters of making the wrong choice by handing Democrats the majority. What do these developments say about the future of the Republican party?

In Mississippi, Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom advocated for Kamala Harris to campaign in the state, against the advice of his advisors. As he appears to be headed toward an unlikely victory over incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, Colom attributes some of his success to this choice. What does this signal about Harris’s popularity, and for her chances in 2028?

Next, it’s time for a check-in on the state of the MAGA influencer ecosystem. As MAGA-world copes with the repudiation of Trump and his party that came on Election Day, hugely-popular podcasters Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Laura Loomer, and Katie Miller are either taking a hiatus, facing adversity, or even grappling with lawsuits. Are we seeing the breakup of this dominant bloc of alternative media?

Finally, Scott and Jess take audience questions on Trump cabinet predictions, Elon’s new tax reality in Texas, and more.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the latest updates in the wake of the blue tsunami.

Trump has tapped Stephen Miller, the architect of some of his most divisive policies, as his new chief of staff, and ordered the Justice Department to investigate top Democrats. Democrats say Miller’s promotion is a clear signal that Trump is doubling down on the very agenda voters just rejected. Is there any chance of Trump reaching across the aisle to work with Democrats?

The midterm wipeout isn't just creating problems for Donald Trump. It's also throwing JD Vance's political future into question. Could his allegiance to Trump tank Vance’s chances at a presidential run?

And Democrats are already having their own conversation about the party's next generation of leadership. Can Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer win the support of their party?

Democrats are moving toward an aggressive accountability agenda, pushing for Pete Hegseth’s impeachment. And even Republicans are pushing for his ousting — What are the odds he gets impeached this week?

Nvidia is launching an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he acknowledged having an affair with a business executive U.S. intelligence believes was working for Chinese spies.

In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu could finally be facing an exit from power. Will Gadi Eisenkot be able to form a coalition, and if so, what would that mean for Israel’s future?

Finally, Jess and Scott take audience questions on the future of the filibuster, Susie Wiles and Ted Cruz.

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down a wild week in American politics.

Trump’s post-midterm nightmare is getting worse. A federal judge just blocked his plans for a massive triumphal arch, while the president weighs whether to reignite the war with Iran. Meanwhile, Wall Street is rattled, Trump is blaming voters for the market turmoil, and Republicans are already positioning themselves for a post-Trump future.

Mike Pence is breaking with the president, the 2028 jockeying is underway, and the GOP’s internal divisions are becoming harder to ignore.

But Democrats have their own challenges. After riding affordability concerns to major midterm victories, they now have to deliver. From Nithya Raman’s win in Los Angeles to a potential rollback of Texas Republicans’ culture-war agenda, Democrats are beginning to put their newfound momentum to work.

Plus, Gavin Newsom makes a major move on California’s death row, Cory Booker heads back to South Carolina, and a newly expanded coalition of blue states could bring the National Popular Vote compact closer to changing how America elects its president.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov are live to discuss the fallout from an overwhelming Democratic victory on Election Day — which is being described as a possible “extinction-level event” for the political future of the GOP. After an election that was “too big to rig,” Republicans are now being forced to reckon with just how badly things went wrong. Where does the party go from here?

And the fallout from the election could reach all the way to the Pentagon. As reporting indicates that Trump might be looking to single out a “fall guy” for the Iran war, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has come into focus as a possible sacrificial offering. Will Hegseth face impeachment, be asked to resign — or does he possibly have another job waiting for him in Tennessee?

The political fallout is hitting Wall Street, as well, as AI stocks took a dive for what was the market’s largest single-day drop in 18 months. Does this signal the end of the data center buildout? If the U.S. economy is all a giant “bet on AI,” what does the overwhelming opposition to it at the polls signal for the future?

Doctors and nurses were among the beneficiaries of the Democratic wave, with at least six health care professionals taking seats in Congress. This comes as more and more Americans report dissatisfaction with the health care policies of the Trump administration. This puts RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement on the defensive — where does the movement go from here?

The election also exposed some tensions within the Democratic Party, as progressive candidates running on messages of economic populism seem to validate Bernie Sanders’s approach to policy, but voter referendums in some states restricting transgender rights and implementing voter ID requirements might indicate something very different. Do the results show something more complicated than a simple progressives vs. moderates divide?

Plus, Scott and Jessica take audience questions about the possible end of the Electoral College, and a surprising dark horse candidate for the 2028 presidential race.

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